{"id":266420,"date":"2024-12-16T15:53:16","date_gmt":"2024-12-16T15:53:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/16\/mahama-to-establish-national-day-of-prayer\/"},"modified":"2024-12-16T15:53:16","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T15:53:16","slug":"mahama-to-establish-national-day-of-prayer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/16\/mahama-to-establish-national-day-of-prayer\/","title":{"rendered":"Mahama to establish National Day of Prayer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"article-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/pics\/428\/42833557.295.jpg\" alt=\"Ghana's President-Elect John Dramani Mahama\" title=\"Ghana's President-Elect John Dramani Mahama\" width=\"295\" height=\"184\" \/> <span class=\"image_caption\"><span>Ghana&#8217;s President-Elect John Dramani Mahama<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"-webkit-user-select: none; -webkit-touch-callout: none; -moz-user-select: none; -ms-user-select: none; user-select: none;\">\n<p id=\"article-123\">President-Elect John Dramani Mahama has restated his commitment to instituting a National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, an annual event aimed at uniting Ghanaians in gratitude and prayer for the nation\u2019s progress and future challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking during a thanksgiving service at the Assemblies of God Church in Accra on Sunday, 15 December 2024, Mahama emphasised the importance of dedicating a specific day each year to reflect on the country\u2019s journey, give thanks for its blessings, and seek divine guidance for its continued development.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have announced that when I become president, I will institute a National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving every year. Every year as a nation we will take time off to pray and thank God, and I am going to be a significant part of that thanksgiving,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>Mahama underscored the significance of the initiative in fostering national unity and encouraging spiritual reflection among Ghanaians.<\/p>\n<p>He highlighted that collective prayer and gratitude would strengthen the nation\u2019s resolve to overcome challenges and realise its aspirations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA united nation, underpinned by a shared sense of faith, will be better equipped to navigate its challenges and realise its aspirations,\u201d Mahama stated.<\/p>\n<p>He further expressed his belief that the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving would reaffirm Ghana\u2019s reliance on God, strengthening the spiritual foundation needed for the nation\u2019s success and prosperity.<\/p>\n<p>The President-Elect also expressed confidence that the initiative would positively contribute to Ghana\u2019s progress and the well-being of its people, reinforcing a spirit of unity and faith across the country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ghana&#8217;s President-Elect John Dramani Mahama President-Elect John Dramani Mahama has restated his commitment to instituting a National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, an annual event aimed at uniting Ghanaians in gratitude and prayer for the nation\u2019s progress and future challenges. 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